TWI765050B - Method and apparatus for applying a sealing member to a capsule for preparing a beverage - Google Patents

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TWI765050B
TWI765050B TW107117938A TW107117938A TWI765050B TW I765050 B TWI765050 B TW I765050B TW 107117938 A TW107117938 A TW 107117938A TW 107117938 A TW107117938 A TW 107117938A TW I765050 B TWI765050 B TW I765050B
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A method for applying a sealing member to a capsule intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, where the capsule includes a body having a bottom wall, a side wall and a flange-like rim which extends from the side wall, comprises a step of applying a charge of sealing composition in a viscous state on the flange-like rim and a step of compression moulding the charge of sealing composition against the flange-like rim.

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用於施加密封元件至供製備飲料用之囊體的方法與設備Method and apparatus for applying sealing elements to capsules for the preparation of beverages

本發明係有關於用於施加密封元件至供製備飲料用之囊體的方法及設備。The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for applying sealing elements to capsules for the preparation of beverages.

在藉由浸出產生飲料之領域中習知的是例如使用含有如咖啡之浸出材料。該等囊體係設計成可放在熱水或蒸汽送入該囊體以便沖泡該飲料之特定機器中。It is known in the field of the production of beverages by leaching, for example, to use leaching materials containing eg coffee. The capsule systems are designed to be placed in specific machines where hot water or steam is fed into the capsule to brew the beverage.

在這些機器中，該囊體必須保持氣密以獲得一加壓環境。在許多情形中，該氣密密封係在該囊體之一凸緣狀邊緣上產生。In these machines, the bladder must remain airtight to obtain a pressurized environment. In many cases, the airtight seal is created on a flange-like edge of the bladder.

在這上下文中，專利文獻EP2012994B1揭示藉由射出成型在該凸緣上產生一密封構件。In this context, patent document EP2012994B1 discloses the production of a sealing member on the flange by injection moulding.

專利文獻EP1849715B1揭示藉由壓接該凸緣本身之端部將一密封環扣持在該凸緣上的一方案。Patent document EP1849715B1 discloses a solution to hold a sealing ring on the flange by crimping the end of the flange itself.

專利文獻EP2151313B1揭示加熱該密封組成物之一進料直到它散布在整個表面上且接著調整如此製得之層，藉此施加密封在該凸緣上。Patent document EP2151313B1 discloses heating a feed of the sealing composition until it is spread over the entire surface and then conditioning the layer so produced, thereby applying a seal on the flange.

由專利文獻EP2279845A2可知用於施加一密封構件至一囊體之另一方法。Another method for applying a sealing member to a capsule is known from patent document EP2279845A2.

但是，一直有需要改善該囊體密封及產生該密封之方法。However, there is a continuing need to improve the balloon seal and methods of producing the seal.

本發明之目的在於提供克服上述習知技術缺點之用於施加密封元件至供製備飲料用之囊體的一方法及一設備。The object of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for applying sealing elements to capsules for the preparation of beverages that overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

這目的係藉由本發明方法及設備來達成，且其特徵在於以下申請專利範圍中之一或多數者。This object is achieved by the method and apparatus of the present invention, which are characterized by one or more of the following claims.

一般而言，依據這揭示之方法係一種用於施加一層至供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用之囊體的方法。這層由塑膠材料形成。在(這揭示會專注，但未因此喪失一般性之)一實施例中，這層係一密封構件。在其他可能實施例中，這層可為一加強或補強元件。In general, the method according to this disclosure is a method for applying a layer to a capsule for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage. This layer is formed of plastic material. In one embodiment (this disclosure will focus without thereby losing generality), this layer is a sealing member. In other possible embodiments, this layer may be a reinforcing or reinforcing element.

在一實施例中，該囊體包括具有一底壁之一本體。在一實施例中，該本體包含一側壁。在一實施例中，該底壁之徑向橫截面輪廓相對該囊體之一對稱軸傾斜。在另一實施例中，該側壁之徑向橫截面輪廓與該囊體之對稱軸平行。In one embodiment, the capsule includes a body having a bottom wall. In one embodiment, the body includes a sidewall. In one embodiment, the radial cross-sectional profile of the bottom wall is inclined relative to an axis of symmetry of the capsule. In another embodiment, the radial cross-sectional profile of the sidewall is parallel to the axis of symmetry of the capsule.

該囊體之本體包含一凸緣狀邊緣。在一實施例中，該凸緣狀邊緣由該側壁延伸。在一實施例中，該凸緣狀邊緣由該側壁相對該囊體之對稱軸向外地延伸。The body of the capsule includes a flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the flange-like edge extends from the side wall. In one embodiment, the flange-like edge extends outwardly from the sidewall relative to an axis of symmetry of the bladder.

在一實施例中，該方法包含在該凸緣狀邊緣上施加一密封組成物之進料的一步驟。在一實施例中，該進料係以一黏性狀態施加。在一實施例中，該方法包含相對該凸緣狀邊緣壓縮模製該密封組成物之進料的一步驟。在一實施例中，該方法包含將該密封組成物之進料壓縮模製在該凸緣狀邊緣上，即與該凸緣狀邊緣接觸的一步驟。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of applying a charge of sealing composition on the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the feed is applied in a viscous state. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of compression molding a feed of the sealing composition relative to the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of compression molding the feed of the sealing composition onto, ie in contact with, the flange-like edge.

在該方法之一實施例中，當該凸緣狀邊緣具有朝向該本體之底壁的一後面及與該後面相對的一前面時，在該壓縮模製的步驟中，使該密封組成物之進料至少黏在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面上。In one embodiment of the method, when the flange-like edge has a rear face facing the bottom wall of the body and a front face opposite the rear face, during the compression moulding step, the sealing composition is The feed sticks to at least the rear face of the flange-like edge.

在該方法之一實施例中，在該壓縮模製的步驟中，使該密封組成物之進料黏在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面上且在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的一交叉區域中。In one embodiment of the method, during the compression molding step, the feed of the sealing composition is adhered to the rear face of the flange-like edge and between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the body in an intersection area between the side walls.

在該方法之一實施例中，在該壓縮模製的步驟中，使該密封組成物之進料黏在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的一交叉區域中。In one embodiment of the method, during the compression molding step, the feed of the sealing composition is adhered in an intersection area between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the side wall of the body.

在該方法之一實施例中，該密封組成物之進料係藉由將它放在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上來施加且，在該壓縮模製的步驟中，使構成該進料之該密封組成物藉由壓縮遷移。該用語「遷移」係用以表示當受到壓縮時該黏性密封組成物之進料佔據包圍它之空間的傾向。在該方法之一變化實施例中，遷移環繞該凸緣狀邊緣之一端緣發生以便黏在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面及該後面上。In one embodiment of the method, the feed of the sealing composition is applied by placing it on the front face of the flange-like edge and, in the step of compression moulding, the material comprising the feed is applied The sealing composition migrates by compression. The term "migration" is used to denote the tendency of the feed of the viscous sealing composition to occupy the space surrounding it when compressed. In a variant of the method, migration occurs around an end edge of the flange-like edge to adhere to the front and rear surfaces of the flange-like edge.

在一實施例中，施加該密封組成物之進料之步驟包括使該密封組成物通過一環形孔之一步驟。In one embodiment, the step of applying the feed of the sealing composition includes the step of passing the sealing composition through an annular hole.

在一實施例中，使該密封組成物通過該環形孔之步驟使該密封組成物被擠壓通過該環形孔。在一實施例中，施加該密封組成物之進料的步驟包括切斷供應至該環形孔外之該密封組成物以便獲得所需進料。在一實施例中，施加該密封組成物之進料的步驟包括將該進料傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣之一表面上。在一實施例中，該密封組成物之進料被傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣之一前表面上。在一實施例中，該密封組成物之進料被傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣之一後表面上。In one embodiment, the step of passing the sealing composition through the annular hole causes the sealing composition to be extruded through the annular hole. In one embodiment, the step of applying the feed of the sealing composition includes cutting off the supply of the sealing composition outside the annular hole in order to obtain the desired feed. In one embodiment, the step of applying the feed of the sealing composition includes delivering the feed to a surface of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the feed of the sealing composition is delivered to a front surface of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the feed of the sealing composition is delivered to a rear surface of the flange-like edge.

在一實施例中，該方法包含一壓縮模製之步驟。在一實施例中，該壓縮模製之步驟包含使一模之一或多數元件移動而更靠近該凸緣狀邊緣的一步驟。在一實施例中，該等模元件係多數外殼。這可形成包括該密封組成物之進料且包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之至少一部份的一成形模穴。在一實施例中，該壓縮模製之步驟包含藉由一移動加壓器壓縮該密封組成物之進料。這可迫使該進料之該密封組成物佔據全部成形模穴。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of compression molding. In one embodiment, the step of compression molding includes the step of moving one or more components of a mold closer to the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the mold elements are multiple housings. This can form a forming cavity comprising the feed of the sealing composition and surrounding at least a portion of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the step of compression molding includes compressing the feed of the sealing composition by a moving press. This forces the sealing composition of the feed to occupy the entire forming cavity.

在一實施例中，該方法包含支持該囊體之一步驟。該支持之步驟係藉由有助於形成該成形模穴及將該囊體支持在該凸緣狀邊緣之一外部份上的一抵靠元件來達成。在一實施例中，該支持囊體之步驟與該壓縮模製之步驟同時。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of supporting the capsule. The step of supporting is accomplished by an abutment element that assists in forming the forming cavity and supporting the capsule on an outer portion of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the step of supporting the capsule is concurrent with the step of compression molding.

在該方法之一實施例中，該凸緣狀邊緣與該抵靠元件接觸。在該抵靠元件之多數齒上發生接觸。在一實施例中，當該密封組成物之進料沈積在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面時，該等齒支持該凸緣狀邊緣。在一實施例中，當該密封組成物之進料沈積在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面時，該等齒支持該凸緣狀邊緣。該等齒角度地分開且定位在該成形模穴之一連續內環形部份外側。該等齒在該密封構件上留下多數溝。In one embodiment of the method, the flange-like edge is in contact with the abutment element. Contact occurs on a plurality of teeth of the abutment element. In one embodiment, the teeth support the flange-like edge when the feed of the sealing composition is deposited on the front face of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the teeth support the flange-like edge when the feed of the sealing composition is deposited behind the flange-like edge. The teeth are angularly spaced and positioned outside a continuous inner annular portion of the forming cavity. The teeth leave a plurality of grooves on the sealing member.

在一實施例中，該方法包含將一蓋穩定地接合在該本體上的一步驟。在一實施例中，該穩定地接合之步驟係藉由將該蓋密封在該凸緣狀邊緣之一前面上且在該前面之一內環形區域中來達成，該內環形區域被該前面之一外區域包圍，且該外區域被該密封構件覆蓋。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of stably engaging a cover to the body. In one embodiment, the step of stable engagement is achieved by sealing the cover on a front face of the flange-like edge and in an inner annular region of the front face, the inner annular region being surrounded by the front face. An outer area is surrounded and the outer area is covered by the sealing member.

在一實施例中，該方法包含將一蓋穩定地接合在該密封構件上的一步驟。這容許關閉具有產生該飲料所需之浸出材料於其中的該囊體本體。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of stably engaging a cover on the sealing member. This allows closing the capsule body with the infusion material required to produce the beverage therein.

在另一實施例中，該方法包含將一蓋穩定地接合在該本體上的一步驟。在一實施例中，該穩定地接合之步驟係在該凸緣狀邊緣之一前面上直接實行，其中該密封構件疊置在該蓋之一外緣上。In another embodiment, the method includes the step of stably engaging a cover on the body. In one embodiment, the step of securely engaging is performed directly on a front face of the flange-like edge, wherein the sealing member overlies an outer edge of the cover.

本揭示亦提供一種用於施加密封元件至供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用之囊體的設備。該囊體包括具有一底壁之一本體。該本體包含一側壁。該本體包含由該側壁延伸之一凸緣狀邊緣。在一實施例中，該設備包含一計量裝置。該計量裝置係組配成傳送一密封組成物之進料。該計量裝置係組配成將一密封組成物之進料傳送至該囊體之凸緣狀邊緣上。在一實施例中，該密封組成物係呈一黏性狀態。在一實施例中，該密封組成物係呈一液態。The present disclosure also provides an apparatus for applying a sealing element to a capsule for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage. The capsule includes a body with a bottom wall. The body includes a side wall. The body includes a flange-like edge extending from the side wall. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a metering device. The metering device is configured to deliver a feed of a sealing composition. The metering device is configured to deliver a charge of sealing composition to the flange-like rim of the capsule. In one embodiment, the sealing composition is in a viscous state. In one embodiment, the sealing composition is in a liquid state.

在一實施例中，該計量裝置包括組配成傳送液態或黏性塑膠之一噴嘴。該噴嘴包括一環形導管，該環形導管具有一入口及一出口且在該出口具有一環形孔。該噴嘴之下游(更詳而言之，該噴嘴之環形孔的下游)，有一切割器。該設備亦可包括設置在該計量裝置上游以便由呈固態之塑膠(例如，多數顆粒)供給液態塑膠的一擠壓器(未圖示)。該計量裝置之入口接收來自該擠壓器(未圖示)之液態塑膠。該計量裝置係組配成傳送一密封組成物之進料，即，將一層塑膠沈積在該囊體之凸緣狀邊緣上。In one embodiment, the metering device includes a nozzle configured to deliver liquid or viscous plastic. The nozzle includes an annular conduit having an inlet and an outlet and an annular hole at the outlet. Downstream of the nozzle (more specifically, downstream of the annular hole of the nozzle), there is a cutter. The apparatus may also include an extruder (not shown) disposed upstream of the metering device for supplying liquid plastic from solid plastic (eg, a plurality of granules). The inlet of the metering device receives liquid plastic from the extruder (not shown). The metering device is configured to deliver a feed of sealing composition, ie, to deposit a layer of plastic on the flange-like edge of the capsule.

在一實施例中，該設備包含一壓縮模製裝置。該壓縮模製裝置包含一模。該成形模係組配形成一成形模穴。該成形模穴係幾何地成形成藉由該成形模穴之一連續內環形部份至少部份地包圍該囊體之該凸緣狀邊緣。這容許該密封組成物之進料壓抵，即，接觸該成形模穴中之凸緣狀邊緣。In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a compression molding apparatus. The compression molding apparatus includes a mold. The forming die system is assembled to form a forming die cavity. The forming cavity is geometrically shaped to at least partially surround the flange-like edge of the bladder by a continuous inner annular portion of the forming cavity. This allows the feed of the sealing composition to press against, ie, contact, the flange-like edge in the forming cavity.

在一實施例中，該模有有助於形成該成形模穴之一抵靠元件。在一實施例中，該模包括多數齒，該等齒角度地分開且由環繞該成形模穴本身之該連續內環形部份外側的一位置突入該成形模穴。In one embodiment, the mold has an abutment element that facilitates forming the forming cavity. In one embodiment, the die includes a plurality of teeth that are angularly spaced apart and protrude into the forming die cavity from a location outside the continuous inner annular portion surrounding the forming die cavity itself.

在一實施例中，該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之一端緣。在一實施例中，該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍該前面之至少一部份。In one embodiment, the forming cavity of the mold is formed to surround an end edge of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the forming cavity of the mold is shaped to surround at least a portion of the front face.

在一實施例中，該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面的至少一部份。在一實施例中，該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的一交叉區域。In one embodiment, the forming cavity of the mold is formed to surround at least a portion of the rear face of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the forming cavity of the mold is shaped to enclose an intersection area between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the side wall of the body.

在一實施例中，當該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的至少一交叉區域時，該塑膠層沈積在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面上。在一實施例中，當該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的至少一交叉區域時，該塑膠層沈積在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上。In one embodiment, the plastic layer is deposited on the flange-like edge when the forming cavity of the mold is formed to enclose at least one intersection area between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the side wall of the body. on the back of the edge. In one embodiment, the plastic layer is deposited on the flange-like edge when the forming cavity of the mold is formed to enclose at least one intersection area between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the side wall of the body. on the front of the edge.

在一實施例中，該設備包含一輸送器。該輸送器係組配成沿著一預定路徑運送多數囊體。在一實施例中，壓縮模製裝置可沿著該預定路徑移動。在一實施例中，這移動與該輸送器同步地發生。In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a conveyor. The conveyor is configured to transport a plurality of balloons along a predetermined path. In one embodiment, the compression molding device is movable along the predetermined path. In one embodiment, this movement occurs synchronously with the conveyor.

在一實施例中，該模有一抵靠元件。在一實施例中，該抵靠元件有助於形成該成形模穴。該抵靠元件包含多數齒，該等齒角度地分開且由環繞該成形模穴本身之該連續內環形部份外側的一位置突入該成形模穴。在一實施例中，該設備包含多數模。在一實施例中，對該等多數模之各模而言，該抵靠元件與該輸送器聯結。這容許收納及支持一對應囊體且與該輸送器一體地移動。In one embodiment, the mold has an abutment element. In one embodiment, the abutment element assists in forming the forming cavity. The abutting element comprises a plurality of teeth, which are angularly spaced apart and protrude into the forming cavity from a location outside the continuous inner annular portion surrounding the forming cavity itself. In one embodiment, the device includes a majority mode. In one embodiment, for each of the plurality of dies, the abutment element is coupled to the conveyor. This allows a corresponding balloon to be received and supported and moved integrally with the conveyor.

在或多數實施例中，該計量裝置、該輸送器、該傳送旋轉料架及該中間旋轉料架包括在此加入作為參考之WO2015181668A1中或文獻IT0001424535中所述的一或多數特徵。In or more embodiments, the metering device, the conveyor, the transfer carousel and the intermediate carousel comprise one or more of the features described in WO2015181668A1 or document IT0001424535, incorporated herein by reference.

本揭示亦提供一種供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用的囊體。在一實施例中，該囊體包括一本體。該本體包括一底壁。該本體包括一側壁。該本體包括一凸緣狀邊緣。該凸緣狀邊緣由該側壁延伸。該凸緣狀邊緣包含朝向該本體之該底壁的一後面及與該後面相對之一前面。The present disclosure also provides a capsule for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage. In one embodiment, the capsule includes a body. The body includes a bottom wall. The body includes a side wall. The body includes a flange-like edge. The flange-like edge extends from the side wall. The flange-like edge includes a rear face facing the bottom wall of the body and a front face opposite the rear face.

在一實施例中，該囊體之該本體由塑膠材料形成。在一實施例中，該囊體之該本體由鋁形成。In one embodiment, the body of the capsule is formed of plastic material. In one embodiment, the body of the capsule is formed of aluminum.

在一實施例中，該囊體包含一密封構件。在一實施例中，該密封構件包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之一端緣。在一實施例中，該密封構件包圍該前面之至少一部份。在一實施例中，該密封構件包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面之至少一部份。在一實施例中，該密封構件包圍在該本體之該側壁與該凸緣狀邊緣間的一交叉區域。In one embodiment, the bladder includes a sealing member. In one embodiment, the sealing member surrounds an end edge of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the sealing member surrounds at least a portion of the front face. In one embodiment, the sealing member surrounds at least a portion of the rear face of the flange-like edge. In one embodiment, the sealing member surrounds an intersection area between the side wall of the body and the flange-like edge.

在一實施例中，該囊體包含一蓋。該蓋接合在該本體上且在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上並且在該前面之一內環形區域中，該內環形區域被該前面之一外區域包圍，且該外區域被該密封構件覆蓋。在一實施例中，該囊體包含用於產生該飲料之一浸出材料。該浸出材料被收容在由該本體形成且被該蓋封閉之一殼體中。In one embodiment, the capsule includes a lid. The cover is engaged on the body and on the front face of the flange-like edge and in an inner annular region of the front face, the inner annular region being surrounded by an outer region of the front face, and the outer region being surrounded by the sealing member cover. In one embodiment, the capsule contains an infusion material for producing the beverage. The leachable material is contained in a housing formed by the body and closed by the cover.

在另一實施例中，該蓋與該密封構件連接，且該密封構件疊置在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上。In another embodiment, the cover is connected to the sealing member, and the sealing member overlies the front face of the flange-like edge.

在另一實施例中，該蓋與該本體直接接合在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上，其中該密封構件疊置在該蓋之一外緣上。In another embodiment, the cover and the body engage directly on the front face of the flange-like edge, wherein the sealing member overlies an outer edge of the cover.

在一實施例中，當該囊體之該本體由鋁形成時，該囊體包含一黏著劑清漆，該黏著劑清漆組配成可保持該密封構件附接在該囊體上。In one embodiment, when the body of the bladder is formed of aluminum, the bladder includes an adhesive varnish formulated to keep the sealing member attached to the bladder.

請參閱附圖，數字1表示一種用於施加密封元件至供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用之囊體100的設備。Referring to the drawings, numeral 1 designates an apparatus for applying a sealing element to a capsule 100 for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage.

在一實施例中，該設備1包含一計量裝置2。In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 includes a metering device 2 .

在一實施例中，該設備1包含一進料旋轉料架5。該進料旋轉料架5包括至少一進料模穴12，該進料模穴12係組配成收納該囊體100及使它朝向該計量裝置2。In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 includes a feed carousel 5 . The feeding carousel 5 includes at least one feeding cavity 12 , and the feeding cavity 12 is configured to receive the capsule 100 and make it face the metering device 2 .

在一實施例中，該設備1包括一壓縮模製裝置3。在一實施例中，該設備1包括一輸送器4。在一實施例中，該輸送器4係組配成沿著一預定路徑運送多數囊體。在一實施例中，該預定路徑係圓形且該輸送器4係一旋轉料架。在一實施例中，該預定路徑係直線。在一實施例中，該壓縮模製裝置3可沿著該預定路徑以與該輸送器4同步之狀態移動。In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 comprises a compression moulding device 3 . In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 includes a conveyor 4 . In one embodiment, the conveyor 4 is configured to transport a plurality of balloons along a predetermined path. In one embodiment, the predetermined path is circular and the conveyor 4 is a rotating rack. In one embodiment, the predetermined path is a straight line. In one embodiment, the compression molding device 3 can be moved along the predetermined path in a synchronized state with the conveyor 4 .

該輸送器4包括至少一模位置13，該至少一模位置13係組配成收納該囊體100且使它朝向該壓縮模製裝置3。The conveyor 4 includes at least one mold position 13 configured to receive the capsule 100 and orient it toward the compression molding device 3 .

在一實施例中，該設備1包括一供給線8，該供給線8係組配成供給該囊體100至該進料旋轉料架5之進料模穴12。In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 includes a supply line 8 configured to supply the capsule 100 to the feed cavity 12 of the feed carousel 5 .

在一實施例中，該設備1包括一排出線9，該排出線9係組配成由該輸送器4之模位置13排出該囊體100。In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 includes a discharge line 9 configured to discharge the capsule 100 from the die position 13 of the conveyor 4 .

在一實施例中，該設備包含一中間旋轉料架6。該中間旋轉料架6包括一或多數中間殼體，各中間殼體係組配成收納一囊體且將它由該進料旋轉料架5傳送至該輸送器4。In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an intermediate rotating rack 6 . The intermediate carousel 6 includes one or more intermediate shells, each of which is configured to receive a bladder and convey it from the feed carousel 5 to the conveyor 4 .

在一實施例中，該設備包括一傳送旋轉料架7。該傳送旋轉料架7包括一或多數傳送殼體，各傳送殼體係組配成收納一囊體且將它由該輸送器4傳送至該排出線9。In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a transfer carousel 7 . The transfer carousel 7 includes one or more transfer housings, each of which is configured to receive a bag and transfer it from the conveyor 4 to the discharge line 9 .

在一實施例中，該進料旋轉料架5包含一預熱板10。在一實施例中，該預熱板10係一感應板。在一實施例中，該中間旋轉料架6包含一後熱板11。在一實施例中，該後熱板11係一感應板。在一實施例中，該輸送器4包含加熱裝置。在一實施例中，該傳送旋轉料架7包含加熱裝置。在一實施例中，該輸送器4或該傳送旋轉料架7之加熱裝置係感應板。在一實施例中，該輸送器4或該傳送旋轉料架7之加熱裝置係電阻。In one embodiment, the feed carousel 5 includes a preheating plate 10 . In one embodiment, the preheating plate 10 is an induction plate. In one embodiment, the intermediate rotating rack 6 includes a rear hot plate 11 . In one embodiment, the rear hot plate 11 is an induction plate. In one embodiment, the conveyor 4 includes heating means. In one embodiment, the transfer carousel 7 includes heating means. In one embodiment, the conveyor 4 or the heating device of the transfer carousel 7 is an induction plate. In one embodiment, the heating device of the conveyor 4 or the transfer carousel 7 is an electrical resistance.

本揭示亦包含該囊體100。在一實施例中，該囊體100包括一本體110。在一實施例中，該本體110具有一底壁111。在一實施例中，該本體110具有一側壁112。在一實施例中，該本體110包括一凸緣狀邊緣113。該凸緣狀邊緣113包含朝向該底壁111之一後面113A及與該後面113A相對之一前面113B。該凸緣狀邊緣113具有一端緣113C。The present disclosure also includes the capsule 100 . In one embodiment, the capsule 100 includes a body 110 . In one embodiment, the body 110 has a bottom wall 111 . In one embodiment, the body 110 has a side wall 112 . In one embodiment, the body 110 includes a flange-like edge 113 . The flange-like edge 113 includes a rear face 113A facing the bottom wall 111 and a front face 113B opposite the rear face 113A. The flange-like edge 113 has an edge 113C.

在一實施例中，該底壁111之徑向橫截面輪廓相對該囊體100之一對稱軸A傾斜。In one embodiment, the radial cross-sectional profile of the bottom wall 111 is inclined relative to an axis A of symmetry of the capsule 100 .

在一實施例中，該囊體100包括一密封構件101。In one embodiment, the capsule 100 includes a sealing member 101 .

該計量裝置2係組配成將呈一黏性狀態之一密封組成物201的進料200傳送至該囊體之凸緣狀邊緣113上。在一實施例中，該計量裝置2係組配成將呈一黏性狀態之一密封組成物201的進料200傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A。在另一實施例中，該計量裝置2係組配成將呈一黏性狀態之一密封組成物201的進料200傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B。The metering device 2 is configured to deliver a feed 200 of a sealing composition 201 in a viscous state onto the flange-like edge 113 of the capsule. In one embodiment, the metering device 2 is configured to deliver a feed 200 of a sealing composition 201 in a viscous state to the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 . In another embodiment, the metering device 2 is configured to deliver a feed 200 of a sealing composition 201 in a viscous state to the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 .

在一實施例中，該密封組成物201包含一聚酯。在一實施例中，該密封組成物201包含一樹脂。在一實施例中，該密封組成物201包含一聚乙烯。In one embodiment, the sealing composition 201 includes a polyester. In one embodiment, the sealing composition 201 includes a resin. In one embodiment, the sealing composition 201 includes a polyethylene.

在一實施例中，該密封組成物201包含一熱塑性彈性體。該密封組成物201包含一橡膠。該密封組成物201包含一硫化熱塑性材料。In one embodiment, the sealing composition 201 includes a thermoplastic elastomer. The sealing composition 201 includes a rubber. The sealing composition 201 comprises a vulcanized thermoplastic material.

在一實施例中，該凸緣狀邊緣113經表面處理以改善該密封組成物201對該凸緣狀邊緣113本身之黏著性。In one embodiment, the flange-like edge 113 is surface treated to improve the adhesion of the sealing composition 201 to the flange-like edge 113 itself.

在一實施例中，該計量裝置2包括組配成傳送液態或黏性塑膠之一噴嘴202。該噴嘴202包括一環形導管，該環形導管具有一入口及一出口且在該出口具有一環形孔203。該噴嘴202之下游(更詳而言之，該噴嘴202之環形孔203的下游)，有一切割器204。該計量裝置2亦可包括一擠壓器(未圖示)，該擠壓器設置在該計量裝置2上游以便由呈固態之塑膠(例如，多數顆粒)供給液態塑膠。該計量裝置2之入口接收來自該擠壓器(未圖示)之液態塑膠。In one embodiment, the metering device 2 includes a nozzle 202 configured to deliver liquid or viscous plastic. The nozzle 202 includes an annular conduit having an inlet and an outlet and an annular hole 203 at the outlet. Downstream of the nozzle 202 (more specifically, downstream of the annular hole 203 of the nozzle 202 ), there is a cutter 204 . The metering device 2 may also include an extruder (not shown) arranged upstream of the metering device 2 to supply liquid plastic from solid plastic (eg, a plurality of granules). The inlet of the metering device 2 receives liquid plastic from the extruder (not shown).

在一實施例中，該環形孔203面向該囊體100之凸緣狀邊緣113的前面113B。在一實施例中，該環形孔203面向該囊體100之凸緣狀邊緣113的後面113A。在一實施例中，該計量裝置2具有一切割器204。在一實施例中，該切割器204定位在該環形孔203之下游且切割送出該環形孔203之密封組成物201以獲得該進料200。在一實施例中，該計量裝置2包括該切割器204之一砧元件205。在一實施例中，該切割器204係組配成靠抵該凸緣113之前面113B。在一實施例中，該切割器204係組配成靠抵該凸緣113之後面113A。該砧元件205係定位成與該凸緣狀邊緣113之面接觸，且該凸緣狀邊緣113之面與該切割器204靠抵之面相對。In one embodiment, the annular hole 203 faces the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 of the bladder 100 . In one embodiment, the annular hole 203 faces the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 of the bladder 100 . In one embodiment, the metering device 2 has a cutter 204 . In one embodiment, the cutter 204 is positioned downstream of the annular hole 203 and cuts the sealing composition 201 sent out of the annular hole 203 to obtain the feed 200 . In one embodiment, the metering device 2 includes an anvil element 205 of the cutter 204 . In one embodiment, the cutter 204 is configured to abut the front face 113B of the flange 113 . In one embodiment, the cutter 204 is configured to abut the rear face 113A of the flange 113 . The anvil element 205 is positioned in contact with the face of the flange-like edge 113, and the face of the flange-like edge 113 is opposite the face on which the cutter 204 abuts.

在一實施例中，該壓縮模製裝置3具有一模301。該模301形成一成形模穴302。In one embodiment, the compression molding device 3 has a mold 301 . The mold 301 forms a forming cavity 302 .

該成形模穴302係幾何地成形以便藉由該成形模穴302之一連續內環形部份至少部份地包圍該囊體100之該凸緣狀邊緣113。該成形模穴302係幾何地成形以使該密封組成物201之進料200壓抵該成形模穴302中之凸緣狀邊緣113。在一實施例中，該成形模穴延伸環繞全部凸緣113而與該前面113B、該端緣113C及該後面113A接觸。在一實施例中，該成形模穴係成形為包圍該後面113A，即它延伸而與該後面113A接觸。The forming cavity 302 is geometrically shaped so as to at least partially surround the flange-like edge 113 of the bladder 100 by a continuous inner annular portion of the forming cavity 302 . The forming cavity 302 is geometrically shaped such that the feed 200 of the sealing composition 201 is pressed against the flange-like edge 113 in the forming cavity 302 . In one embodiment, the forming cavity extends around the entire flange 113 to contact the front face 113B, the end edge 113C and the back face 113A. In one embodiment, the forming cavity is shaped to surround the rear face 113A, ie it extends into contact with the rear face 113A.

在一實施例中，該模301之成形模穴302係成形為包圍在該凸緣狀邊緣113之該後面113A與該本體110之該側壁112間的一交叉區域。In one embodiment, the forming cavity 302 of the mold 301 is formed to surround an intersection area between the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 and the side wall 112 of the body 110 .

在一實施例中，該模301具有一抵靠元件303。在一實施例中，該抵靠元件303與該模位置13聯結。在一實施例中，當該成形模穴302延伸環繞全部凸緣113A而與該前面113B、該端緣113C及該後面113A接觸時，該抵靠元件303有助於形成該成形模穴302。在這實施例中，該抵靠元件303與該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A的一部份接觸。在一實施例中，該抵靠元件303包括多數齒，該等齒角度地分開且由環繞該成形模穴本身之連續內環形部份外側的一位置突入該成形模穴。該等齒形成一抵靠表面，藉此該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A放置在該抵靠元件303上。In one embodiment, the mold 301 has an abutting element 303 . In one embodiment, the abutment element 303 is associated with the die position 13 . In one embodiment, the abutting element 303 helps to form the forming cavity 302 when the forming cavity 302 extends around the entire flange 113A to contact the front face 113B, the end edge 113C and the rear face 113A. In this embodiment, the abutment element 303 is in contact with a portion of the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 . In one embodiment, the abutment element 303 includes a plurality of teeth that are angularly spaced apart and protrude into the forming cavity from a location outside the continuous inner annular portion surrounding the forming cavity itself. The teeth form an abutment surface whereby the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 rests on the abutment element 303 .

在一實施例中，當該成形模穴延伸而與該後面113A接觸時，該抵靠元件303與該前面113B接觸且作為用於該加壓器304之一支持及抵靠。In one embodiment, the abutting element 303 is in contact with the front face 113B and acts as a support and abutment for the pressurizer 304 when the forming cavity extends into contact with the rear face 113A.

在一實施例中，該壓縮模製裝置3包含多數模。對該等多數模之各模301而言，該抵靠元件303與該輸送器4聯結以便收納及支持一對應囊體100且與該輸送器4一體地移動。In one embodiment, the compression moulding device 3 comprises a plurality of moulds. For each die 301 of the plurality of dies, the abutment element 303 is coupled with the conveyor 4 so as to receive and support a corresponding capsule 100 and move integrally with the conveyor 4 .

在該壓縮模製裝置3之下游，該進料200變成該密封構件101。在該壓縮模製裝置3之下游，在一實施例中，該設備1包含一冷卻元件。在一實施例中，該冷卻元件係組配成將一冷卻空氣之噴射流吹在該密封構件101上的一風扇。在一實施例中，該冷卻元件係放置成與該密封構件101接觸之一冷板。Downstream of the compression moulding device 3 , the feed 200 becomes the sealing member 101 . Downstream of the compression moulding device 3, in one embodiment, the apparatus 1 comprises a cooling element. In one embodiment, the cooling element is configured as a fan that blows a jet of cooling air on the sealing member 101 . In one embodiment, the cooling element is placed in contact with a cold plate of the sealing member 101 .

在一實施例中，該成形模穴302係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之一端緣113C。在一實施例中，該成形模穴302係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B。在一實施例中，該成形模穴302係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A。In one embodiment, the forming cavity 302 is formed to surround an end edge 113C of the flange-like edge 113 . In one embodiment, the forming cavity 302 is formed to surround the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 . In one embodiment, the forming cavity 302 is formed to surround the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 .

在一實施例中，該密封構件101包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之端緣113C、該凸緣狀邊緣113之該前面113B的至少一部份及該後面113A的至少一部份。In one embodiment, the sealing member 101 surrounds the end edge 113C of the flange-like edge 113 , at least a portion of the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 and at least a portion of the rear face 113A.

在一實施例中，該密封構件101包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A的至少一部份。In one embodiment, the sealing member 101 surrounds at least a portion of the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 .

在一實施例中，該密封構件101包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B的至少一部份。In one embodiment, the sealing member 101 surrounds at least a portion of the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 .

在一實施例中，該囊體100包括一蓋102。In one embodiment, the capsule 100 includes a cover 102 .

在一實施例中，該密封構件101包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之端緣113C、該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B的至少一部份、該後面113A的至少一部份及該蓋102之至少一部份。In one embodiment, the sealing member 101 surrounds the end edge 113C of the flange-like edge 113 , at least a part of the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 , at least a part of the rear face 113A and the cover 102 . at least part of it.

在一實施例中，該蓋102接合在該囊體100之本體112上且在該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B上並且在該前面113B之一內環形區域中，該內環形區域被該前面113B之一外區域包圍，且該外區域被該密封構件101覆蓋。In one embodiment, the lid 102 is engaged on the body 112 of the bladder 100 and on the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 and in an inner annular region of the front face 113B, the inner annular region being surrounded by the front face 113B. 113B is surrounded by an outer area, and the outer area is covered by the sealing member 101 .

在另一實施例中，該蓋102與該密封構件101連接，且該密封構件101疊置在該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B上。In another embodiment, the cover 102 is connected to the sealing member 101 and the sealing member 101 is overlaid on the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 .

在另一實施例中，該蓋102接合在該囊體100之本體112上且在該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B上，而該密封構件101只覆蓋該後面113A。In another embodiment, the cover 102 is engaged on the body 112 of the bladder 100 and on the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113, and the sealing member 101 only covers the rear face 113A.

在另一實施例中，該蓋102接合在該囊體100之本體112上且直接接合在該凸緣狀邊緣113之該前面113B上，其中該密封構件疊置在該蓋102之一外緣上。In another embodiment, the lid 102 is engaged on the body 112 of the bladder 100 and directly on the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 , wherein the sealing member overlaps an outer edge of the lid 102 superior.

在一實施例中，該囊體100包含用於產生飲料且被收容在一殼體中之浸出材料，該殼體係由該側壁112形成且被該蓋102封閉。在一實施例中，該浸出材料係咖啡粉。In one embodiment, the capsule 100 contains an infusion material for producing a beverage and is contained in a housing formed by the side wall 112 and closed by the lid 102 . In one embodiment, the leaching material is ground coffee.

在一實施例中，黏在該後面113A上的該密封構件101之一部份具有多數槽101A，該等槽101A角度地分開且定位在該密封構件101之一連續內環形部份外側。這些槽101A對應於該抵靠元件303之齒。In one embodiment, a portion of the sealing member 101 glued to the rear face 113A has a plurality of grooves 101A that are angularly spaced apart and positioned outside a continuous inner annular portion of the sealing member 101 . The grooves 101A correspond to the teeth of the abutment element 303 .

在一實施例中，該壓縮模製裝置3包含一支持元件307，該囊體之底壁111的外面放置該支持元件307上且該支持元件307因此組配成支持該囊體110。In one embodiment, the compression molding device 3 includes a support element 307 on which the outer surface of the bottom wall 111 of the capsule rests and the support element 307 is thus configured to support the capsule 110 .

在一實施例中，該壓縮模製裝置3包含一定心元件308，該定心元件308至少部份地定位在該囊體100之本體110內的空間中以保持該本體110在該模位置13之中心。In one embodiment, the compression molding device 3 includes a centering element 308 positioned at least partially in a space within the body 110 of the bladder 100 to hold the body 110 in the mold position 13 the center.

在一實施例中，該定心元件308係組配成與該囊體100之前面113A接觸。在一實施例中，該定心元件308係組配成與一半徑接觸，該半徑連接該凸緣狀邊緣113之內側及該囊體100之本體110。在這些實施例中，該定心元件308有助於形成該成形模穴302。In one embodiment, the centering element 308 is configured to contact the front face 113A of the capsule 100 . In one embodiment, the centering element 308 is configured to be in contact with a radius connecting the inside of the flange-like edge 113 and the body 110 of the capsule 100 . In these embodiments, the centering element 308 assists in forming the forming cavity 302 .

在一實施例中，該定心元件308包含一通氣孔308A。該通氣孔308A係在該定心元件308與該囊體100間之一通路以使該成形模穴302與外部環境連通。在這實施例中，在該通氣孔308A與該囊體100間之接觸非密封。在一實施例中，深度非常小(數百分之一毫米等級)之通氣孔308A容許被陷滯在該成形模穴302中之任何空氣排出，但不容許該密封組成物201離開。In one embodiment, the centering element 308 includes a vent hole 308A. The vent 308A is a passageway between the centering element 308 and the bladder 100 to allow the forming cavity 302 to communicate with the external environment. In this embodiment, the contact between the vent hole 308A and the bladder 100 is non-sealed. In one embodiment, vent holes 308A of very small depth (on the order of a few hundredths of a millimeter) allow any air trapped in the forming die cavity 302 to escape, but do not allow the sealing composition 201 to escape.

在一實施例中，該一或多數外殼305、該抵靠元件303、該支持元件307及該定心元件308與多數彈簧306連接，該等彈簧306係組配成環繞該成形模穴302而封閉該等外殼305及該抵靠元件303以保持該囊體110在該模位置13中。In one embodiment, the one or more housings 305 , the abutting element 303 , the supporting element 307 and the centering element 308 are connected to a plurality of springs 306 , which are assembled to surround the forming cavity 302 . The shells 305 and the abutment element 303 are closed to keep the capsule 110 in the mold position 13 .

本揭示亦提供一種用於施加密封元件101至供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用之囊體100的方法，其中該囊體100包括一本體110，該本體110具有一底壁111、一側壁112及由該側壁112延伸之一凸緣狀邊緣113。The present disclosure also provides a method for applying a sealing element 101 to a capsule 100 for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage, wherein the capsule 100 includes a body 110 having a bottom wall 111, A side wall 112 and a flange-like edge 113 extending from the side wall 112 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含將在一供給線8上之囊體100供給至一進料旋轉料架5上之一進料模穴12的一步驟。該進料旋轉料架5使該囊體朝向一計量裝置2。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of feeding the capsules 100 on a feed line 8 to a feed cavity 12 on a feed carousel 5 . The feed carousel 5 directs the capsule towards a metering device 2 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含藉由該計量裝置2施加呈一黏性狀態之一密封組成物201的進料200在該凸緣狀邊緣113上的一步驟。在一實施例中，施加該進料200之步驟包括使該密封組成物201通過一環形孔203之一步驟。In one embodiment, the method comprises a step of applying a feed 200 of a sealing composition 201 in a viscous state on the flange-like edge 113 by the metering device 2 . In one embodiment, the step of applying the feed 200 includes a step of passing the sealing composition 201 through an annular hole 203 .

在一實施例中，使該密封組成物201通過該環形孔203之步驟使該密封組成物201延伸通過該環形孔203。在一實施例中，該施加之步驟包括切斷送出該環形孔203之密封組成物201以獲得所需進料200的一步驟。在一實施例中，該施加之步驟包括將該進料200傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣之一表面上的一步驟。In one embodiment, the step of passing the sealing composition 201 through the annular hole 203 extends the sealing composition 201 through the annular hole 203 . In one embodiment, the step of applying includes a step of cutting the sealing composition 201 out of the annular hole 203 to obtain the desired feed 200 . In one embodiment, the step of applying includes a step of delivering the feed 200 onto a surface of the flange-like edge.

在一實施例中，藉由將該進料200本身放在該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B上來施加該進料200。在一實施例中，藉由將該進料200本身放在該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A上來施加該進料200。In one embodiment, the feed 200 is applied by placing the feed 200 itself on the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 . In one embodiment, the feed 200 is applied by placing the feed 200 itself on the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 .

在一實施例中，施加該進料200之步驟包含藉由一預熱板10預熱該囊體100以便將該進料黏在該凸緣狀邊緣113上。在一實施例中，施加該進料200之步驟包含施加一添加劑至該凸緣狀邊緣113上以便將該進料黏在該凸緣狀邊緣113上。In one embodiment, the step of applying the feed 200 includes preheating the capsule 100 by a preheat plate 10 to adhere the feed to the flange-like edge 113 . In one embodiment, the step of applying the feed 200 includes applying an additive to the flanged edge 113 to adhere the feed to the flanged edge 113 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含將該囊體100由該進料模穴12傳送至一中間旋轉料架6的一步驟。在一實施例中，該方法包含將該囊體100由該中間旋轉料架6傳送至一輸送器4上之一模位置13的一步驟。該輸送器4使該囊體100朝向一壓縮模製裝置3。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of transferring the capsule 100 from the feed cavity 12 to an intermediate rotating feeder 6 . In one embodiment, the method includes a step of transferring the capsules 100 from the intermediate carousel 6 to a mold position 13 on a conveyor 4 . The conveyor 4 directs the capsule 100 towards a compression moulding device 3 .

在該方法之一實施例中，施加該進料200之步驟係在藉由一後熱板11後加熱該囊體100以保持該進料200呈一黏性狀態之一步驟後。在一實施例中，在將該囊體100傳送至該模位置13前，在施加該進料200之步驟後實行後加熱。In one embodiment of the method, the step of applying the feed 200 is after a step of heating the capsule 100 by a post hot plate 11 to keep the feed 200 in a viscous state. In one embodiment, post-heating is performed after the step of applying the feed 200 before transferring the capsule 100 to the mold position 13 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含藉由該壓縮模製裝置3相對該凸緣狀邊緣113壓縮模製該密封組成物201之進料200的一步驟。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of compression molding the feed 200 of the sealing composition 201 by the compression molding device 3 relative to the flange-like edge 113 .

在一實施例中，當該凸緣狀邊緣113具有朝向該本體110之底壁111的一後面113A及與該後面113A相對之一前面113B時，在壓縮模製之步驟中，使該進料200黏在該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A上。In one embodiment, when the flange-like edge 113 has a rear face 113A facing the bottom wall 111 of the body 110 and a front face 113B opposite the rear face 113A, in the step of compression molding, the feed is 200 is glued to the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 .

在該方法之一實施例中，在壓縮模製之步驟中，使該進料200黏在該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B上且在該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A與該本體110之側壁112間的一交叉區域中。In one embodiment of the method, during the step of compression molding, the feed 200 is adhered to the front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 and between the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 and the body 110 in an intersection area between the side walls 112 .

在該方法之一實施例中，在壓縮模製之步驟中，使該進料200黏在該凸緣狀邊緣113之後面113A與該本體110之側壁112間的一交叉區域中。In one embodiment of the method, in the step of compression molding, the feed material 200 is adhered in an intersection area between the rear face 113A of the flange-like edge 113 and the side wall 112 of the body 110 .

在壓縮模製之步驟中，在該方法之一實施例中，使構成該進料200之該密封組成物201遷移而環繞該凸緣狀邊緣113之一端緣113C以便黏在該凸緣狀邊緣113之前面113B及後面113A上。In the step of compression molding, in one embodiment of the method, the sealing composition 201 constituting the feed 200 is migrated around an end edge 113C of the flange-like edge 113 so as to adhere to the flange-like edge 113 on the front face 113B and the rear face 113A.

在一實施例中，該壓縮模製步驟包括使一模301之一或多數外殼305移動靠近該凸緣狀邊緣113以形成一成形模穴302，該成形模穴302包括該進料200且包圍該凸緣狀邊緣113之至少一部份。在一實施例中，使該一或多數外殼305移動而更靠近該凸緣狀邊緣113係藉由多數彈簧306達成。在一實施例中，壓縮模製之步驟包含藉由一可移動加壓器304壓縮該進料200以迫使該進料200之密封組成物201佔據全部成形模穴302。In one embodiment, the compression molding step includes moving one or more shells 305 of a mold 301 close to the flange-like edge 113 to form a forming cavity 302 that includes the feed 200 and surrounds At least a portion of the flange-like edge 113 . In one embodiment, moving the one or more housings 305 closer to the flange-like edge 113 is accomplished by a plurality of springs 306 . In one embodiment, the step of compression molding includes compressing the feed 200 by a movable press 304 to force the sealing composition 201 of the feed 200 to occupy the entire forming cavity 302 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含支持該囊體100之一步驟。支持該囊體100之步驟係藉由一抵靠元件303達成，該抵靠元件303有助於形成該成形模穴302及將該囊體100支持在該凸緣狀邊緣113之一外部份上。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of supporting the capsule 100 . The step of supporting the capsule 100 is accomplished by an abutment element 303 which assists in forming the forming cavity 302 and supporting the capsule 100 on an outer portion of the flange-like edge 113 superior.

在該方法之一變化例中，該凸緣狀邊緣113藉由該抵靠元件303之多數齒來與該抵靠元件303接觸。在一實施例中，該抵靠元件303之該等多數齒角度地分開且定位在該成形模穴302之一連續內環形部份外側。在一實施例中，該抵靠元件303之該等多數齒在與該凸緣狀邊緣之後面113A接觸的該密封構件之部份中產生多數槽101A。In a variant of the method, the flange-like edge 113 is brought into contact with the abutment element 303 by means of a plurality of teeth of the abutment element 303 . In one embodiment, the plurality of teeth of the abutting element 303 are angularly spaced apart and positioned outside a continuous inner annular portion of the forming cavity 302 . In one embodiment, the plurality of teeth of the abutment element 303 create a plurality of grooves 101A in the portion of the sealing member that is in contact with the flange-like edge rear face 113A.

在一實施例中，該方法包含使該囊體100定心在該模位置13上的一步驟。在一實施例中，該定心之步驟係藉由與多數彈簧306連接之一定心元件308來實行。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of centering the balloon 100 on the mold location 13 . In one embodiment, the centering step is performed by a centering element 308 connected to the plurality of springs 306 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含將該囊體100由該輸送器4上之模位置13傳送至一傳送旋轉料架7的一步驟。在一實施例中，該方法包含藉由一排出線9將該囊體由該傳送旋轉料架7排出的一步驟。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of transferring the capsules 100 from the mold position 13 on the conveyor 4 to a transfer carousel 7 . In one embodiment, the method includes a step of discharging the capsules from the transfer carousel 7 by means of a discharge line 9 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含將用於產生飲料之浸出材料放在由該囊體100之本體110形成的一殼體中的一步驟。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of placing the infusion material used to produce the beverage in a housing formed by the body 110 of the capsule 100 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含將一蓋102穩定地接合在該本體110上之一步驟。該穩定地接合之步驟係藉由將該蓋102密封在該凸緣狀邊緣113之一前面113B上且在被該前面113B之一外區域包圍的該前面113B之一內環形區域中來達成，且該前面113B之外區域被該密封構件101覆蓋。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of stably engaging a cover 102 on the body 110 . The step of stable engagement is achieved by sealing the cover 102 on a front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 and in an inner annular region of the front face 113B surrounded by an outer region of the front face 113B, And the area outside the front surface 113B is covered by the sealing member 101 .

在另一實施例中，該穩定地接合之步驟係在該凸緣狀邊緣113之一前面113B上直接實行，其中該密封構件101疊置在該蓋102之一外緣上。In another embodiment, the step of stable engagement is performed directly on a front face 113B of the flange-like edge 113 with the sealing member 101 overlying an outer edge of the cover 102 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含將該蓋102穩定地接合在該密封構件101上的一步驟。In one embodiment, the method includes the step of stably engaging the cover 102 on the sealing member 101 .

在一實施例中，該方法包含冷卻該密封構件101之一步驟。冷卻具有使該密封構件101由一部份黏性狀態成為一固態之效果。In one embodiment, the method includes a step of cooling the sealing member 101 . Cooling has the effect of turning the sealing member 101 from a partially viscous state to a solid state.

1‧‧‧設備2‧‧‧計量裝置3‧‧‧壓縮模製裝置4‧‧‧輸送器5‧‧‧進料旋轉料架6‧‧‧中間旋轉料架7‧‧‧傳送旋轉料架8‧‧‧供給線9‧‧‧排出線10‧‧‧預熱板11‧‧‧後熱板12‧‧‧進料模穴13‧‧‧模位置100‧‧‧囊體101‧‧‧密封構件101A‧‧‧槽102‧‧‧蓋110‧‧‧本體111‧‧‧底壁112‧‧‧側壁113‧‧‧凸緣狀邊緣113A‧‧‧後面113B‧‧‧前面113C‧‧‧端緣200‧‧‧進料201‧‧‧密封組成物202‧‧‧噴嘴203‧‧‧環形孔204‧‧‧切割器205‧‧‧砧元件301‧‧‧模302‧‧‧成形模穴303‧‧‧抵靠元件304‧‧‧加壓器305‧‧‧外殼306‧‧‧彈簧307‧‧‧支持元件308‧‧‧定心元件308A‧‧‧通氣孔A‧‧‧對稱軸Equipment 8‧‧‧Supply line 9‧‧‧Exhaust line 10‧‧‧Preheating plate 11‧‧‧Rear hot plate 12‧‧‧Feed cavity 13‧‧‧Mold position 100‧‧‧Capsule 101‧‧‧ Sealing member 101A‧‧‧Slot 102‧‧‧Cover 110‧‧‧Main body 111‧‧‧Bottom wall 112‧‧‧Side wall 113‧‧‧Flange-like edge 113A‧‧‧Rear 113B‧‧‧Front 113C‧‧‧ Edge 200‧‧‧Feeding 201‧‧‧Sealing composition 202‧‧‧Nozzle 203‧‧‧Annular hole 204‧‧‧Cutter 205‧‧‧Anvil element 301‧‧‧Mold 302‧‧‧Forming cavity 303‧‧‧Abutting element 304‧‧‧Pressurizer 305‧‧‧Housing 306‧‧‧Spring 307‧‧‧Supporting element 308‧‧‧Centring element 308A‧‧‧Vent hole A‧‧‧Symmetrical axis

這及其他特徵可由藉由附圖中之非限制例所示的一較佳實施例的以下說明更加了解，其中： 圖1顯示依據本揭示之一設備； 圖2顯示依據本揭示之具有蓋及密封構件的一囊體的橫截面放大圖； 圖2A、3、3A、4、4A、5、5A顯示圖2之囊體的七個對應實施例的橫截面放大圖； 圖6顯示在施加一密封組成物之進料的一步驟時用於製造圖2之囊體的圖1設備的橫截面放大圖； 圖7顯示在壓縮模製一密封組成物之進料的一步驟時用於製造圖2之囊體的圖1設備的橫截面圖； 圖7A顯示在壓縮模製一密封組成物之進料的一步驟時用於製造圖2A之囊體的圖1設備的橫截面圖； 圖8顯示圖2之囊體的一凸緣狀邊緣及該密封構件的橫截面放大圖，藉此強調由一抵靠元件之齒留下之槽； 圖8A、8B與8C顯示圖2A之囊體的一凸緣狀邊緣及該密封構件的各實施例之橫截面放大圖，藉此強調由一抵靠元件之齒留下之槽； 圖9係圖2之囊體的仰視圖； 圖10顯示在施加一密封組成物之進料的一步驟時用於製造圖3之實施例中之囊體的圖1設備的橫截面放大圖； 圖11顯示在壓縮模製一密封組成物之進料的一步驟時用於製造圖3之實施例中之囊體的圖1設備的橫截面放大圖； 圖11A顯示在壓縮模製一密封組成物之進料的一步驟時用於製造圖3A之實施例中之囊體的圖1設備的橫截面放大圖。These and other features can be better understood from the following description of a preferred embodiment shown by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows an apparatus according to the present disclosure; Figure 2 shows a device according to the present disclosure with a cover and An enlarged cross-sectional view of a capsule of the sealing member; Figures 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5, 5A show enlarged cross-sectional views of seven corresponding embodiments of the capsule of Figure 2; An enlarged cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 used to manufacture the capsule of FIG. 2 during a step of feeding the sealing composition; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 for the capsule; FIG. 7A shows a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 for making the capsule of FIG. 2A during a step of compression molding a feed of a sealing composition; FIG. 8 An enlarged cross-sectional view showing a flange-like edge of the capsule of Figure 2 and the sealing member, thereby emphasizing the groove left by the teeth of an abutment element; Figures 8A, 8B and 8C show the capsule of Figure 2A A cross-sectional enlarged view of various embodiments of a flange-like edge and the sealing member, thereby emphasizing the groove left by the teeth of an abutment element; Figure 9 is a bottom view of the bladder of Figure 2; Figure 10 is shown in An enlarged cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 used to manufacture the bladder in the embodiment of FIG. 3 when applying a step of a charge of sealing composition; FIG. 11 shows a step of compression molding a charge of sealing composition An enlarged cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 used to manufacture the bladder in the embodiment of FIG. 3 during steps; FIG. 11A shows the embodiment of FIG. 3A during a step of compression molding a feed of a sealing composition Enlarged cross-sectional view of the Figure 1 device in the capsule.

1‧‧‧設備 1‧‧‧Equipment

4‧‧‧輸送器 4‧‧‧Conveyor

5‧‧‧進料旋轉料架 5‧‧‧Feeding Rotary Rack

6‧‧‧中間旋轉料架 6‧‧‧Intermediate Rotary Rack

7‧‧‧傳送旋轉料架 7‧‧‧Transfer carousel

8‧‧‧供給線 8‧‧‧Supply Line

9‧‧‧排出線 9‧‧‧Discharge line

10‧‧‧預熱板 10‧‧‧Preheating plate

11‧‧‧後熱板 11‧‧‧Rear hot plate

12‧‧‧進料模穴 12‧‧‧Feed cavity

13‧‧‧模位置 13‧‧‧Module position

Claims (21)

一種用於施加密封元件至供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用之囊體的方法，其中該囊體包括一本體，該本體具有一底壁、一側壁及由該側壁延伸之一凸緣狀邊緣，其中該方法包含在該凸緣狀邊緣上施加呈一黏性狀態之一密封組成物的進料的一步驟，且特徵在於該方法包含相對該凸緣狀邊緣壓縮模製該密封組成物之進料的一步驟。 A method for applying a sealing element to a capsule for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage, wherein the capsule comprises a body having a bottom wall, a side wall and a protrusion extending from the side wall A rim-like rim, wherein the method comprises a step of applying a feed of a sealing composition in a viscous state on the rim-like rim, and characterized in that the method comprises compression moulding the seal against the rim-like rim A step of feeding the composition. 如請求項1之方法，其中該凸緣狀邊緣具有朝向該本體之該底壁的一後面及與該後面相對的一前面，且其中在該壓縮模製的步驟中，使該進料至少黏在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面上及/或在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的一交叉區域中。 The method of claim 1, wherein the flange-like edge has a rear face toward the bottom wall of the body and a front face opposite the rear face, and wherein in the compression molding step, the feed material is at least viscous On the rear face of the flange-like edge and/or in an intersection area between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the side wall of the body. 如請求項2之方法，其中該進料係藉由將該進料本身放在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上來施加且其中，在該壓縮模製的步驟中，使構成該進料之該密封組成物遷移環繞該凸緣狀邊緣之一端緣以便黏在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面及該後面兩者上。 The method of claim 2, wherein the feed is applied by placing the feed itself on the front face of the flange-like edge and wherein, in the step of compression molding, the feed constituting the feed is The sealing composition migrates around an end edge of the flange-like edge to adhere to both the front and the rear of the flange-like edge. 如請求項1至3中任一項之方法，其中施加該進料之步驟包括以下步驟：使該密封組成物通過一環形孔；將被送出該環形孔外之該密封組成物切斷以便獲得該進料； 將該進料傳送至該凸緣狀邊緣之一表面上。 The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the step of applying the feed comprises the steps of: passing the sealing composition through an annular hole; cutting the sealing composition sent out of the annular hole to obtain the feed; The feed is delivered to a surface of the flange-like edge. 如請求項1至3中任一項之方法，其中壓縮模製之步驟包括以下步驟：使一模之一或多數元件移動靠近該凸緣狀邊緣以形成一成形模穴，該成形模穴包括該進料且包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之至少一部份；藉由一可移動加壓器壓縮該進料以迫使該進料之該密封組成物佔據全部成形模穴。 3. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the step of compression molding comprises the step of moving one or more elements of a mold close to the flange-like edge to form a forming cavity, the forming cavity comprising The feed and surrounds at least a portion of the flange-like edge; the feed is compressed by a movable press to force the sealing composition of the feed to occupy the entire forming cavity. 如請求項5之方法，更包括藉由一抵靠元件支持該囊體的一步驟，該抵靠元件有助於形成該成形模穴及將該囊體支持在該凸緣狀邊緣之一外部份上。 5. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of supporting the capsule by an abutment member that assists in forming the forming cavity and supporting the capsule outside one of the flange-like edges part. 如請求項6之方法，其中該凸緣狀邊緣藉由該抵靠元件之多數齒與該抵靠元件接觸，該等齒呈角度地分開且定位在該成形模穴之一連續內環形部份外側。 6. The method of claim 6, wherein the flange-like edge is in contact with the abutment member by a plurality of teeth of the abutment member, the teeth angularly spaced and positioned in a continuous inner annular portion of the forming die cavity outside. 如請求項1之方法，更包含以下步驟：藉由將一蓋密封在該凸緣狀邊緣之一前面上且在該前面之一內環形區域中，而將該蓋穩定地接合在該本體上，該內環形區域被該前面之一外區域包圍，且該外區域被該密封構件覆蓋。 The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of stably engaging a cover on the body by sealing a cover on a front face of the flange-like edge and in an inner annular region of the front face , the inner annular region is surrounded by an outer region of the front face, and the outer region is covered by the sealing member. 如請求項1之方法，更包含以下步驟：將一蓋穩定地接合在該密封構件上以便關閉具有產生該飲料所需之浸出材料於其中的該囊體本體。 The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of stably engaging a lid on the sealing member to close the capsule body having therein the infusion material necessary to produce the beverage. 如請求項1之方法，更包含以下步驟：將一蓋穩定地直接接合在該凸緣狀邊緣之一前面上，其中 該密封構件疊置在該蓋之一外緣上。 The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of stably engaging a cover directly on one of the front faces of the flange-like edges, wherein The sealing member overlies one of the outer edges of the cover. 一種用於施加密封元件至供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用之囊體的設備，其中該囊體包括一本體，該本體具有一底壁、一側壁及由該側壁延伸之一凸緣狀邊緣，其中該設備包含一計量裝置，該計量裝置係組配成將呈一黏性狀態之一密封組成物的進料傳送至該囊體之該凸緣狀邊緣上，其特徵在於該設備包含一壓縮模製裝置，該壓縮模製裝置具有形成一成形模穴之一模，該成形模穴係幾何地成形為藉由該成形模穴之一連續內環形部份至少部份地包圍該囊體之該凸緣狀邊緣，以使該密封組成物之進料壓抵該成形模穴中之該凸緣狀邊緣。 An apparatus for applying a sealing element to a capsule for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage, wherein the capsule comprises a body having a bottom wall, a side wall and a protrusion extending from the side wall a rim-like rim, wherein the apparatus includes a metering device configured to deliver a feed of a sealing composition in a viscous state to the rim-like rim of the bladder, characterized in that the The apparatus includes a compression molding apparatus having a mold forming a forming cavity geometrically shaped to be at least partially surrounded by a continuous inner annular portion of the forming cavity The flange-like edge of the capsule body presses the feed of the sealing composition against the flange-like edge in the forming cavity. 如請求項11之設備，其中該模具有一抵靠元件，該抵靠元件有助於形成該成形模穴且包括多數齒，該等齒呈角度地分開且由環繞該成形模穴本身之該連續內環形部份外側的一位置突入該成形模穴。 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the mold has an abutment element that assists in forming the forming cavity and includes a plurality of teeth angularly spaced apart by the continuous surrounding the forming cavity itself A position outside the inner annular portion protrudes into the forming cavity. 如請求項11或12之設備，其中該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面的至少一部份及/或在該凸緣狀邊緣之該後面與該本體之該側壁間的一交叉區域。 The apparatus of claim 11 or 12, wherein the forming cavity of the mold is shaped to surround at least a portion of the rear face of the flange-like edge and/or between the rear face of the flange-like edge and the body an intersection area between the side walls. 如請求項13之設備，其中該模之該成形模穴係成形為包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之一端緣、該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面的至少一部份及該後面的至少一部份。 13. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the forming cavity of the mold is shaped to surround an end edge of the flange-like edge, at least a portion of the front face and at least a portion of the rear face of the flange-like edge. 如請求項11之設備，其中該計量裝置 具有：一噴嘴，其具有一環形孔以容許該密封構件通過該環形孔；一切割器，其定位在該環形孔之下游以便將送出該環形孔之該密封組成物切割以獲得該進料。 The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the metering device There is: a nozzle having an annular hole to allow the sealing member to pass through the annular hole; a cutter positioned downstream of the annular hole to cut the sealing composition exiting the annular hole to obtain the feed. 如請求項11之設備，更包含一輸送器，該輸送器係組配成沿著一預定路徑運送多數囊體，其中該壓縮模製裝置可沿著該預定路徑以與該輸送器同步之狀態移動。 The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a conveyor configured to transport the plurality of capsules along a predetermined path, wherein the compression molding device can be synchronized with the conveyor along the predetermined path move. 如請求項16之設備，其中該模具有一抵靠元件，該抵靠元件有助於形成該成形模穴且包括多數齒，該等齒呈角度地分開且由環繞該成形模穴本身之該連續內環形部份外側的一位置突入該成形模穴，且其中該設備包含多數模，對該等多數模之各模而言，該抵靠元件與該輸送器聯結以便收納及支持一對應囊體且與該輸送器一體地移動。 16. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the mold has an abutment member that assists in forming the forming cavity and includes a plurality of teeth angularly spaced apart by the continuous surrounding the forming cavity itself A position outside the inner annular portion protrudes into the forming die cavity, and wherein the apparatus includes a plurality of dies, for each die of the plurality of dies, the abutting member is coupled to the conveyor for receiving and supporting a corresponding bladder And it moves integrally with this conveyor. 一種供在用於產生飲料之裝置中製備飲料用的囊體，其包含：一本體，其包括一底壁、一側壁及由該側壁延伸之一凸緣狀邊緣，其中該凸緣狀邊緣具有朝向該本體之該底壁的一後面及與該後面相對之一前面；一密封構件；其特徵在於該密封構件包圍該凸緣狀邊緣之一端緣、該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面的至少一部份及該後面的至少 一部份。 A capsule for preparing a beverage in an apparatus for producing a beverage, comprising: a body including a bottom wall, a side wall, and a flange-like edge extending from the side wall, wherein the flange-like edge has A rear face of the bottom wall of the main body and a front face opposite to the rear face; a sealing member; characterized in that the sealing member surrounds an end edge of the flange-like edge, at least one of the front faces of the flange-like edge part and the following at least a part. 如請求項18之囊體，更包含：一蓋，其接合在該本體上且在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上並且在該前面之一內環形區域中，該內環形區域被該前面之一外區域包圍，且該外區域被該密封構件覆蓋；浸出材料，用以產生該飲料且被收容在由該本體形成且被該蓋封閉之一殼體中。 The bladder of claim 18, further comprising: a cover engaged on the body and on the front face of the flange-like rim and in an inner annular region of the front face, the inner annular region being surrounded by the front face An outer area is surrounded and covered by the sealing member; the leaching material, used to produce the beverage, is housed in a housing formed by the body and closed by the lid. 如請求項18或19之囊體，更包含：一蓋，其與該密封構件連接，且該密封構件疊置在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上；浸出材料，用以產生該飲料且被收容在由該本體形成且被該蓋封閉之一殼體中。 The capsule of claim 18 or 19, further comprising: a lid connected to the sealing member, and the sealing member overlying the front face of the flange-like edge; leaching material for producing the beverage and being Housed in a casing formed by the body and closed by the cover. 如請求項18之囊體，更包含：一蓋，其接合在該本體上且直接接合在該凸緣狀邊緣之該前面上，其中該密封構件疊置在該蓋之一外緣上；浸出材料，用以產生該飲料且被收容在由該本體形成且被該蓋封閉之一殼體中。 The bladder of claim 18, further comprising: a lid engaged on the body and directly on the front face of the flange-like edge, wherein the sealing member overlies an outer edge of the lid; leaching material for producing the beverage and contained in a housing formed by the body and closed by the lid.
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